The chow, named Harry, was brought to Kansas City Pet Project in June.

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He had 5 pounds of heavy, hardened matted hair, and a great deal of his nose was missing after it had been cut with something.

Kansas City Pet Project said Thursday that Harry's health had been declining over the past few days after an aggressive, inoperable tumor was discovered in his mouth. He was no longer able to stand on his own.

Shelter workers said he was surrounded by his foster family when he died Wednesday night.